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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.81, 1,793.02 and 464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.81, 1,793.02 and 464.29 is: 696.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.81 : 1,793.02 = 464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.81/1,793.02 = 464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.81x = 1,793.02 × 464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.81x = 832,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,481.26/1,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.75

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